Usually minor-league teams hand out commemorative to honor someone’s accomplishments. But the Charleston RiverDogs are taking a different tack, mocking the wacky state of political affairs of their home state by handing out statues of a proposed local landmark with the face of Alvin Greene taped on. In short: The RiverDogs seized on the craziness […]
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Promotions Watch: Scrappers to bid farewell to James via LeBronfire
The Youngstown, Ohio-based Mahoning Valley Scrappers are saying goodbye to LeBron James in their own special way: anyone willing to destroy their James jersey or memorabilia will receive a free ticket to the Aug. 5 game. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season; NY-Penn League) are working out their grief over losing LeBron James by throwing […]
Promotions Watch: Thunder to honor Chase
Chase, the distinctive bat dog for the Trenton Thunder, will have his tenth birthday celebrated on Thursday, July 1, when the Thunder take on the Harrisburg Senators at Waterfront Park. Chase, “That Golden Thunder,” has been entertaining fans at Thunder games since 2002. Chase, the distinctive bat dog for the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern […]
The week that was: June 26
The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest the last two weeks, as measured by page views. The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest the last two weeks, as measured by page views. New Marlins ballpark to feature aquariums in backstop Omaha still pushing indy ball in new CWS ballpark, says Northern League is interested Pelicans […]
Promotions Watch: Darwin vs. Cro-Magnon Man
It's a little high-brow and not exactly XTC vs. Adam Ant, but the St. Paul Saints are giving away perhaps the most unique bobblehead in baseball: a spinning Cro-Magnon/Charles Darwin dual-head bobblehead to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. It's a little high-brow and not exactly XTC […]
Promotions Watch: LeLake LeCounty LeCaptains put on full-court press for LeBron James
The Midwest League team will be hosting "Please Stay LeBron" night on July 1 — the first day of NBA free agency — and taking on the name of the LeLake LeCounty LeCaptains for a night.The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) will do their part to ensure that LeBron James returns to […]
Eugene School Board puts Civic Stadium on the market
The historic ballpark, once home to Pacific Coast League and Northwest League action, could be torn down, as its owner seeks proposals for the property. It looks like the last pro baseball game has been played there, though. Eugene’s Civic Stadium, once home to Pacific Coast League and Northwest League action, could be torn down, […]
The week that was: June 12
Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest for the past week, as measured by page views. Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest for the past week, as measured by page views. O-Royals unveil ballpark models, details Redesigned Arena Digest now online Sarasota approves Ed Smith Stadium renovation contracts Future of […]
Zoo plan would preserve part of Rosenblatt Stadium
Rosenblatt Stadium may be going away after the end of the Omaha Royals season, but part of it will live on, as the Henry Doorly Zoo plans on preserving portions of the ballpark when it takes control of the property. Rosenblatt Stadium may be going away after the end of the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; […]
Future of Astrodome: Three scenarios
The Houston Astrodome, which ushered in an era of indoor baseball after it opened in 1965, could end up being a park or a hotel, depending on the route taken by Harris County officials. The Houston Astrodome could be torn down, gutted or renovated under three scenarios presented by Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation […]
O-Royals unveil ballpark models, details
The Omaha Royals unveiled ballpark models yesterday, showing off the layout of the new Sarpy County ballpark slated to open in 2012. With a capacity of 8,000, the ballpark is slated to have some funky elements — including an outfield wall guaranteed to give visiting outfielders fits. The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) […]
Promotions Watch: Braves to hold first Alumni Weekend
The Atlanta Braves are dipping their collective toes into the past and hearkening back to the days of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium by bringing a distinguished group of former players for a weekend of festivities. The Atlanta Braves are dipping their collective toes into the past and hearkening back to the days of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium […]
Redesigned Arena Digest now online
A self-serving plug for the redesigned Arena Digest. If you want to see what the next version of Ballpark Digest will look like, take a look at the new Arena Digest. A self-serving plug for the redesigned Arena Digest. If you want to see what the next version of Ballpark Digest will look like, take […]